Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to prevent the closure or consolidation of post offices.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Jan 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 13, expresses the feeling of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should work to provide effective postal services everywhere, including in rural areas and small towns. It specifically states that the Postal Service should take all necessary actions to prevent post offices from being closed or merged.
The resolution affects communities that rely on post offices, particularly those in rural areas or small towns that might be considered not self-sustaining. It aims to ensure these communities continue to have access to postal services, which are described as essential for communication and community connection.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would convey Congress's sentiment to the Postal Service.
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Timeline
5 Jan 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 13 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 13, expresses the feeling of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should work to provide effective postal services everywhere, including in rural areas and small towns. It specifically states that the Postal Service should take all necessary actions to prevent post offices from being closed or merged. The resolution affects communities that rely on post offices, particularly those in rural areas or small towns that might be considered not self-sustaining. It aims to ensure these communities continue to have access to postal services, which are described as essential for communication and community connection. Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would convey Congress's sentiment to the Postal Service.
- Has H.Con.Res. 13 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 13. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 13?
- H.Con.Res. 13 was sponsored by Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] (R-MO), with 10 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 13?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (5 Jan 2007).
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